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Henderson, NV, United States, 05/10/2009 - Former San Jose St. college standout Steve Villanueva captured his second consecutive Global Bowling Alliance (GBA) Challenge Cup Sunday when he defeated former Team USA member Rod McLean 224-194 to win the Verve Energy Challenge Cup as seen on TV4U.
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Former collegiate bowling star Steve Villanueva continued his climb to the top echelon of young bowlers when he defeated former Team USA stalwart Rod McLean 224-194 to capture the Verve Energy Challenge Cup at the Silver Nugget Casino in Las Vegas. It was his second straight Challenge Cup victory, having previously won the Bowling Illustrated Challenge Cup.
Villaneuva was the tourney's top qualifier. McLean had defeated Reggie Stenhouse, a top Military bowler and five time tour Iraq veteran 237 -173 and then bowling'urban legend' Bob Pyzbicki 221-187 before falling to Villanueva in the finals.
In the Jackpot Bowling Match, Panamanian superstar bowler Gregorio Daisley overcame an 0-3 start to defeat 17 year old bowling wunderkind Billy Platt 7-6.
In the Las Vegas Celebrity Bowling match, former Los Angeles Angels pitcher Rickey Clark edged former Cleveland Indians catcher Duke Sims 163-151.
All three events were televised by TV4U.Com, the 48 channel ad supported IPTV network seen in 160 countries and on 16 milion HP laptops. TV4U is the exclusive home to all Global Bowling Alliance (GBA) programs including the Challenge Cup series, Make That Spare, Jackpot Bowling, Pinbusters, LPBT Bowling, All Star Bowling, Bowlarama, Challenge Cup Doubles, and Challenge Cup Team Bowling.
"These competitions just seem to get better and better," said Silver Nugget Casino Director of Bowling Eric Heflin. "I'm pleasantly surprised at the level of compettition that we have. It transends the normal pro vs. amateur, old vs. young, and man vs. women division that formerly identified bowling. At these events, the bowlers all have a level playing field and the results have been great competition and high quality bowling for our fans."
The Silver Nugget Casino Bowling Center is a 24 lane AMF facility offering both league play and open play seven days a week. The center is equipped with a state-of-the-art scoring system, snack bar, air hockey tables, pool tables, lockers and a fully equipped Pro Shop. In addition, there is an Arcade for the kids and a bar for the adults near by.
The Verve Energy Challenge Cup will also be seen in syndication on broadcast TV stations across the USA via the TVS Television Network on their TVS Circle of Sports series. Also, it can be seen on the American Life national cable TV network.
"Bowling fans love our new programs and we get a lot of feedback from them all over the world," said TV4U CEO Charry Kennedy. "We're making well over a hundred bowling shows this year under our TVS Television Network banner, which makes us a top producer of TV bowling in the USA."
The TVS Television Network is the fourth oldest commercial TV network in the USA. Founded in 1961 by Eddie Einhorn, the network has produced many national and international sports events including the NCAA Basketball Tournament, major college football bowl games, pro tennis, pro golf, USAC racing, AIAW Championships, and te Ladies Professional Bowlers Tour.
All TV4U bowling productions can be seen on a free advertising supported video on demand basis at TVS Sports.Com.
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